Major Flood
30 ft
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FLOOD STAGES
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Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
29 ft
Minor Flood
27 ft
Action Stage
26 ft
What Floods at Each Level
30 ft
Significant flooding to homes and roads in Peaceful Valley is likely. Access to Upriver Drive and the Riverpoint area will be disrupted.
29 ft
Flooding of Peaceful Valley, Riverfront Park, and the Harbor Island area is likely. Sections of Centennial Trail will be inundated.
28 ft
Flooding in sections of Peaceful Valley is likely. Minor flooding along Upriver Drive and in the Riverpoint Industrial area is also possible.
28 ft
Flooding in sections of Peaceful Valley is likely. Minor flooding along Upriver Drive is also possible.
27.5 ft
Water will be over one lane of Upriver Drive between Stone and Regal Streets and encroach onto the shoulder of the road in other sections of Upriver Drive between Stone and Granite Streets.
27 ft
Significant stretches of the Centennial Trail between Mission Avenue and Greene Street will be inundated. Minor flooding will occur along the river's edge in Peaceful Valley Park and in the yards of homes at the east end of Water Street. The River may back up through storm drains onto Main Street near its intersection with Elm Street in Peaceful Valley. Minor flooding of low lying areas along the Spokane River Valley will occur.
25.4 ft
Sections of the Centennial Trail along Upriver Drive, between Mission Avenue and Greene Street, will be covered in water. Water will be at the trail's edge in several locations along this same stretch.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
7-Day Water Level Chart
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 25, 1933 | 29.75 ft | 47,800 cfs |
| May 18, 1997 | 29.09 ft | 41,800 cfs |
| Jan 19, 1974 | 28.94 ft | 45,600 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
SPOW1
River
Spokane River
County
Spokane, WA
Coordinates
47.6593°N, 117.4491°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Spokane River at Spokane?
The Spokane River at Spokane gauge is maintained by USGS (site 12422500) and reports water levels every 15 minutes. Visit this page to see the latest reading updated live, or download StormCast to get push alerts when levels rise.
What is flood stage for Spokane River at Spokane?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Spokane River at Spokane is 27 feet. Action stage begins at 26 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 29 feet, and major flooding at 30 feet.
How do I get alerts when Spokane River rises?
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Where is the Spokane River at Spokane gauge located?
The gauge is located in Spokane County, Washington at coordinates 47.6593°N, 117.4491°W. USGS site number: 12422500. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: Spokane, Avista, US Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey